Karrada
Karrada | |
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Martyr's Bridge at night | |
Interactive map of Karrada | |
| Country | Iraq |
| Governorate | Baghdad Governorate |
| City | Baghdad |
| First settled | 1880s |
| Area | |
• Total | 168 km2 (65 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 322,043 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
Karrada (Arabic: كرّادة Karrāda) is an affluent district in the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It covers a large area, divided into western and eastern side by the Tigris. An upper-class district, it is well-known for luxurious hotels, shopping centers and corporate headquarters. The district is home to the largest concentration of Christians in Baghdad.
The district is on the northern part of the peninsula, which was created by a sharp turn in the Tigris River. As a result, Karrada has many of the waterfront properties, making it a desirable and expensive district. One of the most wealthiest parts of Baghdad along with Mansour district, it is also home to a large number of companies, organizations, militias and political parties. Most of the city's foreigners and diplomats live in Karrada, as well as prominent politicians, artists, scholars, and businesspersons.